This study explores the use of artificial intelligence in computational poetry within the broader debate on the nature of creativity and its distinction from machine production. The discussion has long been polarized between enthusiastic “integrators” and critical perspectives that question the legitimacy of algorithmic authorship. Moving beyond this dichotomy, we adopt the premise that creativity functions as a social device: it is shaped by cultural frameworks, shared references, and, crucially, by public recognition. Creativity thus emerges as a dialogic outcome rather than an isolated act of individual genius. What changes when one side of this dialogue is a machine? To address this question, we conducted a mixed-methods study combining quantitative and qualitative approaches. An extensive survey involved 500 participants divided into two sub-samples: 250 respondents evaluated a poem without information about its authorship, while the remaining 250 were informed that the poem was computationally generated. This design allowed us to measure the impact of perceived authorship on aesthetic evaluation. In addition, we carried out in-depth interviews with 20 poets to investigate their perceptions and lived experiences regarding the integration of AI into creative processes. Participants were also assigned a creative task and asked to document the entire dialogic process with the AI, enabling a qualitative content analysis of human–machine co-creation. Findings reveal a complex landscape: while processes of contamination and hybridization appear inevitable, the integration of AI requires sustained critical awareness.

Authors:
Alessandra Micalizzi, Pegaso University, Italy

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Last updated: 2023-02-23 23:45:00

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